Thermofisher Orbitrap™ Exploris™ GC 240 Mass Spectrometer
Orbitrap™ Exploris™ GC 240 provides high-resolution data for precise and advanced research applications.
Features
- 240,000 resolution at m/z 200
- Sub-1-ppm mass accuracy
- High sensitivity at all resolution levels
- >5000 dynamic range within a single spectrum
Applications
- Discovery profiling
- Metabolomics
- Applied quantification
Product Specifications
PERFORMANCE
Mass Accuracy
- <3 ppm RMS drift over 24 hours with external calibration
- <1 ppm RMS drift over 24 hours with internal lock mass calibration
Resolution
Up to 240,000 at m/z 200
Sensitivity
- EI: 100 fg octafluoronaphthalene on column, scanning m/z 50–300, S/N 10,000:1
- EI IDL: 6 fg octafluoronaphthalene derived at the 99% confidence level
- PCI: 10 pg benzophenone on column, scanning m/z 80–230, S/N 150:1
Speed
Up to 40 Hz at resolution setting 7,500 at m/z 200
Dynamic Range
>106 analytical dynamic range, >5,000 within a single Orbitrap mass analyzer spectrum
MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION
Mass Range
30 to 3000 m/z
Detection Limit
Low femtogram to picogram levels (depends on analyte)
Detector
Orbitrap Mass Detector
IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE
Ionization Method
- Electron Ionization (EI)
- Positive Ion Chemical Ionization (PCI)
- Negative Ion Chemical Ionization (NCI)
Ion Source
- Thermo Scientific™ ExtractaBrite™ Electron Ionization (EI) source
- Chemical Ionization (CI) source
Interface
Gas Chromatography (GC) Interface
Gas Flow and Requirements
- High-purity helium (99.999%) with adjustable regulator (300–1,000 kPa / 3–10 bar / 45–145 psi)
- High-purity methane (99.999%) with adjustable regulator (35–240 kPa / 0.3–2.4 bar / 5–35 psi) (for CI installation)
- High-purity nitrogen (99.999%) with regulator output (800 ± 30 kPa / 8.0 ± 0.3 bar / 166 ± 4 psi)
MASS ANALYZER
Mass Analyzer
High-Field Orbitrap mass analyzer
Quadrupole
Segmented quadrupole mass filter for precursor ion selection with variable precursor isolation width from 0.4 to 1,200 Da
CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING
Chromatography
GC
Sample Handling
Automatic Liquid/Solid Sample Injection
Autosampler
Autosampler
Injection System
Split/Splitless Injector
Programmable Temperature Vaporization (PTV)
Programmable Temperature Vaporization (PTV)
DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS
Data Acquisition
High-speed real-time data acquisition
Data Analysis
Thermo Scientific Xcalibur Software
Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Integration
Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Integration
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Automation
Automatic calibration of all ion transfer and analysis parameters via instrument control software
Software
- Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ Exploris instrument control software
- Thermo Scientific™ Xcalibur software
- Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ GC-MS contaminants library
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ease of Use
Intuitive user experience
Intelligent instrument setup
Fully accessible for users of all skill levels
Intelligent instrument setup
Fully accessible for users of all skill levels
Maintenance and Durability
Removable ion source under vacuum through vacuum interlock
Vent-free column exchange with source plug
Vent-free column exchange with source plug
Operating Conditions
18–27 ˚C (64–81 ˚F) with 20–80% relative humidity (no condensation)
Altitude up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) above sea level
Altitude up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) above sea level
Power and Cooling
- 2 × 208–240 Vac single phase, 15 A, 50/60 Hz, with earth ground for instrument and source vacuum pump
- 208–240 Vac single phase, 15 A, 50/60 Hz, with earth ground for the data system
- System averages 3,440 W (11,730 Btu/h) output for air conditioning needs
Dimensions and Footprint
954 × 1,036 × 703 mm (38 × 41 × 28 in)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brand and Model
Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ Exploris™ GC 240 Mass Spectrometer
Documentation and Support
Comprehensive manuals
Online Support
Training Services
Online Support
Training Services
Compatibility and Connectivity
Compatible with Thermo Scientific Compound Discoverer software
Configuration and Options
Direct sample probe system option (available in two styles: rapid heating filament Direct-Exposure Probe (DEP) or slower volatilization Direct-Insertion Probe (DIP)
Licensing and Certification
CE, ISO 9001 Certified, Regulatory Compliant
Cost and Operational Expenses
Contact for pricing
Low maintenance with energy-efficient operation
Low maintenance with energy-efficient operation